Prudential Risk

Liquidity Risk

Indonesia Deposits IDR 100 trillion into Banks to Tackle Liquidity Squeeze

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2026

The government has injected IDR 100 trillion to counter rising bond yields, bringing total fund placements in the banking sector to IDR 300 trillion.

Operational Risk

Korea FSS Signals 'Zero-Tolerance' Shift to 'Pre-emptive' Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The FSS is moving from post-incident sanctions to a preventive framework with a focus on consumer protection and systemic risk.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Clarifies Capital Requirement for Open Repurchase Agreements

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator has updated its guidance, clarifying a path for capital markets firms to apply for a significantly lower counterparty risk requirement on certain repos.

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Defers Implementation of Mutual Fund Intraday Borrowing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI has pushed the framework's start date from 1 April 2026 to 15 July 2026, citing operational challenges raised by fund houses.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Regulators Warn of Extreme Price Risk in Virtual Asset Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

The average max drawdown for virtual assets was 73% in H2 2025, compared to just 28.3% for the KOSPI and 18.8% for the KOSDAQ.

Resolution & Recovery

IMF Issues Updated Guidance for Building Deposit Insurance Systems

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

New IMF paper calls for public backstops, paybox-plus mandates, and clear rules for e-money to bolster financial safety nets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Mandates New Disclosure Rules for Real Estate Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

New rules require asset managers to disclose worst-case scenarios and secure CEO sign-off to enhance investor protection and accountability.

Resolution & Recovery

MAS Proposes Tougher Rules for Capital Market Infrastructures

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator is consulting on new recovery and resolution planning rules and extending statutory bail-in powers to CMFMIs.